| Customization: | Available |
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| CAS No.: | 15096-52-3 |
| Formula: | Na3alf6 |
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Cryolite, known in scientific circles as sodium hexafluoroaluminate or sodium aluminum fluoride, boasts a molecular structure of Na3AlF6. This substance presents as a white, fine crystalline powder, devoid of odor, and is characterized by a greater solubility than its natural counterpart. With a specific gravity of 3 and a hardness rating of 2 to 3, it melts at a remarkable 1009 degrees Celsius. Cryolite is particularly hygroscopic, which means it readily absorbs moisture from its surroundings. It finds its primary application as a flux in the electrolysis of aluminum, enhancing the process's efficiency. Additionally, it serves as a wear-resistant filler in rubber and grinding wheels, acts as a whitening agent in enamel, provides sun protection in glass, serves as a flux in metal processing, and is used as an agricultural insecticide. The Hall-Heroult process, a pivotal method in industrial chemistry, employs a cryolite-based fluoride melt as a solvent to extract metallic aluminum. To this day, no alternative compound has matched cryolite's unique and indispensable properties, making it irreplaceable in its applications.
| Model | Chemical composition( mass fraction)/% |
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| F | AI | Na | SiO2 | Fe2O3 | so4²- | CaO | P2O5 | Hygrosco pic moisture |
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| FH-1 | 52 | 12 | 33 | 0.25 | 0.08 | 0.6 | 0.15 | 0.02 | 1.5 | 2.0 | |
| FH-2 | 52 | 12 | 33 | 0.36 | 0.08 | 1.0 | 0.20 | 0.03 | 1.3 | 2.5 | |
| FM-1 | 53 | 13 | 32 | 0.25 | 0.05 | 0.6 | 0.20 | 0.02 | 0.7 | 2.0 | |
| FM-2 | 53 | 13 | 32 | 0.36 | 0.08 | 1.0 | 0.60 | 0.03 | 0.7 | 2.5 | |
1. Our product is primarily utilized as a highly effective flux in the electrolysis of aluminum, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
2. As a superior wear-resistant additive, it enhances grinding products by significantly boosting their wear resistance, cutting power, and cutting force. This not only optimizes the efficiency of the grinding wheel but also extends its service life and storage duration, making it a cost-effective solution.
3. It serves as a valuable flux for both ferroalloy production and the boiling of steel, promoting the quality and integrity of the final product.
4. Perfectly suited as a non-ferrous metal flux, it offers exceptional performance in a variety of metallurgical processes.
5. Employed as a casting deoxidizer, it plays a crucial role in improving the quality of cast products by minimizing impurities and enhancing material strength.
6. Utilized in the creation of anti-reflective coatings for glass, it offers unmatched clarity and resistance, making it an ideal choice for high-performance glass applications.
7. As an emulsifier for enamel, it ensures a smooth and consistent finish, enhancing both the aesthetic and functional properties of enamel products.
8. Our product acts as an opalizer for glass, delivering a stunning opalescent effect that elevates the visual appeal of glass items, making them truly stand out.
9. Utilized as a flux for welding consumables, it enhances the quality and reliability of welding processes, ensuring strong and durable welds.
10. Serving as a filler for the ceramic industry, it provides exceptional benefits, improving the texture, strength, and overall quality of ceramic products.
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